US Bridges

County RD 68 over Pipes Run Malvern Vre 19

Fair

Carroll County, Ohio · In South East Malvern · Structure no. 1030884

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
526
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 68 over Pipes Run Malvern Vre 19 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 68 over Pipes Run Malvern Vre 19 in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 73 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 526 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 68
CrossesPipes Run Malvern Vre 19
LocationIn South East Malvern
RouteCity Street 68
CountyCarroll County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.68782, -81.18388
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic526 (2015)
Projected traffic730 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 68 over Pipes Run Malvern Vre 19 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is County RD 68 over Pipes Run Malvern Vre 19 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 68 over Pipes Run Malvern Vre 19 carry?

About 526 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD 68 over Pipes Run Malvern Vre 19?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 68 over Pipes Run Malvern Vre 19?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.